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Professional Certificate in Medical Case Management

ONLINE PROGRAM

Be a part of one of the fastest-growing segments of the health care industry with a Certificate in Medical Case Management. Case managers are in demand in a variety of health care settings, including acute care, home care, mental health care and ambulatory care.

Participants in the certificate program will:

Understand the function and rules of the case manager within the managed care industry.

Obtain the practical skills needed to assure that quality care is maintained or improved -- despite pressures to reduce costs.

Understand the models, settings and varieties of case management.

Who Can Benefit?

This program is designed for a specialized audience including Registered Nurses and other registered and licensed professionals in the health care field, such as Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists, and licensed social workers who work in a hospital setting who are looking to explore new career paths, qualify for new positions, and continue their education.

To see if this program could be beneficial to your particular profession, please contact our Program Coordinator.

If you are not an RN or other licensed healthcare professional, but want to work in case management, please see our new program, Certificate in Community Case Management designed for social workers, counselors, and other non-acute care professionals.

Completion Information

Completion Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete (grade C or better) eight required courses for a total of 14 units. You can start the program with any of the courses based on their availability and your schedule.

Completion Time

The certificate program can typically be completed within one to two years.

Cost

The cost for the certificate program ranges from $3,500 to $3,800. This does not include textbooks or materials unless otherwise noted.

Prerequisites

Applicants must be Registered Nurses or other licensed medical professionals.

Instructor Opportunities

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Textbook Information

If a textbook is required, information is provided in the course listing when scheduled, on the confirmation you receive after enrolling, or by e-mail for an online class. Please note that several courses utilize the same text.

Professional Credit

Optional Professional Certification Information (all require an RN; ACM and CCM may be available to licensed social workers):

The Commission For Case Management Certification administers the Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation. For eligibility and other details, visit the CCMC website.

Qualified Professional Case Manager: The first nationally recognized certification for ENTRY LEVEL Case Managers. The Professional Certificate in Medical Case Management meets the education requirement for RNs who wish to become QPCM certified. Registration and exam fees are significantly discounted for graduates of the Certificate in Medical Case Management. Visit the www.qpcm.org web site for details.